• Santa is Coming to Thomaston!

    Christmas Tickets on sale NOW!

  • The Return of Steam

    Help us restore locomotive 103 and bring a working steam locomotive back to the Naugatuck River Valley!

Thomaston Station, Gift Shop, and Museum Grounds are open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00AM to 5:00PM and during all excursions on our calendar

Welcome to the Railroad Museum of New England! We are a not-for-profit educational and historical organization whose mission is to tell the story of the region’s rich railroad heritage through our educational exhibits and the operation of scenic and historical train rides on the Naugatuck Railroad.

JOIN

Our RMNE members receive the museum’s Order Board newsletter, a 10% gift shop discount, 10% off on Naugatuck Railroad Extensions, and much more!

VOLUNTEER

The RMNE welcomes anyone who is interested in volunteering to help preserve the railroad heritage of our region. Our exceptional volunteers are what make our museum great!

DONATE

Help preserve New England’s railroad heritage! Although we rely on our dedicated volunteers for labor, our operating expenses (like fuel and parts) are always a concern.